Before the Lease. Before the Loan. Before the Expensive Mistakes.
Spartan by Design Consulting helps food and beverage startups pressure-test their restaurant, café, bar, food truck, bakery, or taproom idea before they sign, buy, borrow, or build. We say “clarity before commitment.”
Spartan by Design Consulting LLC
1201 Cornwall Avenue, #101, Bellingham, WA 98225, 206-459-2567
Who is This For?
For founders planning to open a restaurant, café, bar, food truck, bakery, taproom, or small food business — and founders planning to start small, founder-operated businesses. For those wanting to examine assumptions, understand procedural realities, make disciplined decisions, and define a clear path before irreversible commitments are made.
What We Work Through
Concept, location, budget, lease risk, permits, licensing, equipment, menu fit, pricing, staffing, marketing, bookkeeping, general questions, and ideas for moving forward. We also examine the balance between passion and practicality in every concept.
What Do You Get?
Practical guidance from someone who has actually operated a food business and understands the real-world problems that show up after the excitement wears off. We develop and deliver real-world tools to assist and guide you. You’ll leave with a tangible road-map that helps outline your next steps.
Why Work With Me?
I work with founders to pressure-test their ideas. Sometimes that means strengthening and refining a concept so it has a real chance of success. Other times it means slowing down, adjusting scope, or reconsidering the timing altogether.
Sound Good So Far?
Book a High-Impact, 90 Minute, Startup Consultation.
What About Other Services?
- Bookkeeping
- Progress Reviews
- Ongoing Support
- Coaching/Mentoring
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Marc was the best. We had a much clearer picture of the challenges we would face, and left with a clear understanding of how to overcome them.
Soo-yeon Lee
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Marc worked dillegently to help us achieve a clearer picture of our goals. I would recommend Marc to anyone just starting out or starting up. It’s well worth the money!
Juan Rodríguez
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The takeaways from our consultation included an outline – sequencing our next steps. It gave us a working tool – a clear roadmap to follow. Recommended!
Lauren Soeun
What services do you offer?
We provide expert consulting services for food and beverage startups, including guidance on restaurant operations, menu development, and marketing strategies.
How can I get in touch with you for consulting?
You can reach us through our contact form on the website, or by emailing us directly at info@foodconsulting.com. We aim to respond within 24 hours to all inquiries.
What is your experience in the food industry?
Our team has over 15 years of combined experience in the food and beverage industry, working with various startups and established businesses to enhance their operations and profitability.
Do you offer online consultations?
Yes, we provide online consultations via video calls, allowing us to assist clients from anywhere in the world, ensuring convenience and flexibility in scheduling.
What are your consulting fees?
Our consulting fees vary based on the services required and the scope of the project. We offer competitive rates and can provide a detailed quote after an initial consultation. Our initial consultation fee is $100 for up to 90 minutes.
